Mahabharata Shalya Parva – शृणु राजन्न अवहितॊ यथावृत्तॊ महान कषयः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[स]शृणु राजन्न अवहितॊ यथावृत्तॊ महान कषयः
कुरूणां पाण्डवानां च समासाद्य परस्परम

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse emphasizes the consequences of the great destruction among the Kuru and Pandava armies.

Translations

English Translation

The shloka conveys a message to King Shalya about the alarming fate that has befallen both the Kuru and the Pandava armies, emphasizing the intensity of the situation and how both sides are suffering due to the war.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक राजा शल्य को यह संदेश देता है कि कुरु और पाण्डव सेनाओं पर जो भयानक विनाश आया है, वह कितनी चिंता का विषय है और कैसे दोनों पक्ष युद्ध के कारण दुख भोग रहे हैं।

Commentary

Context

This shloka is set in the Shalya Parva, depicting the toll of the war on the armies, showcasing emotions of despair and urgency.

Meaning

The meaning revolves around the awareness of the king regarding the catastrophic fallout experienced by both the armies, uniting them in suffering.

Application

This lesson serves as a reminder about the consequences of conflict, and the importance of understanding the human cost of war for leaders and rulers.